Does the black abyss of your webcam make your hair stand on end? No one likes feeling like they might be watched, especially since there are plenty of horror stories that involve hackers harassing people through that eye on the top of their screen. Fair enough — but put away your electrical tape or sticky note. There’s a better way: this pack of Zucucuc Camera Covers that you just stick on your device. They’ll assure privacy without leaving any gummy adhesive residue on your expensive laptop screen.

Why is it a good deal?

Privacy while you’re using your devices is priceless, but we also won’t argue with a price this low. In fact, the current price is on par with the lowest these gizmos have ever been — just $4 for a 12-pack. That’s roughly 33 cents per cover. You’ll have enough to keep a lid on the cameras of every piece of tech you own.

Why do I need this?

Cybersecurity is one (very important) thing, but there’s another benefit to using a webcam cover: It protects against dirt and dust. And while we all need our webcams for video calls, we don’t always want them facing us. These covers are an easy, damage-free solution. They fit on almost every model of laptop, but this set includes a half-dozen smaller ones that can cover the cameras on your phone or tablet. These could also be used on smart-home devices. All the convenience of Alexa or Google Assistant, without the ability to see what you’re cooking for dinner.

These really are press-and-play: Just remove the backing of the cover and press it firmly against the screen for about 15 seconds. Wondering whether it will get in the way of closing your laptop? Nope. At 0.027 inches thick (that’s about five pieces of paper put together), it’s barely there.

What reviewers say

“I love the sleek design; they’re so discreet that I barely notice them on my devices,” said a happy buyer. “The sliding mechanism is smooth and doesn’t loosen over time, which is a huge plus. These camera covers have provided me with a sense of security and privacy that I didn’t realize I was missing. It’s comforting to know that I have control over my camera’s visibility.”

“These little slide covers are great. Best way to guarantee your devices’ cameras aren’t accessed without your knowledge,” another fan said. “No more Zoom calls before you’re ready to start your workday. Way better than sticky notes or tape too, because it’s easier to use your camera when you need to use it.”

“Now my FBI agent can only hear me,” one user quipped. “It blocks the camera to keep those pesky hackers, both civilian and government, from looking at me. It has saved me from answering future questions of someone wondering why I hung that picture up where I did. … All Phillip (my assigned agent’s name, I presume) can do is suffer and only hear my voice.”

“I have enjoyed having this on my the front of my phone, because I know that Google et al. is no longer able to watch me as I surf the web,” shared a final fan. “The ‘sliding door’ feature allows you to slide it over to the side to expose the front camera to take selfies. Otherwise, the front camera cannot see me. It was really easy to install. The only problem is if you put it in a tight pocket, you can risk scraping it off your camera. But I usually carry my phone in my hand or on the car seat, so that’s not an issue for me.”

Amazon

Want privacy? No problem — just slap one of these handy covers on your webcam.

$4 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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